The Iowa Rural Water Association, dedicated to enhancing Iowa's water and waste water industries by offering professional training, education and technical assistance. IRWA was formed in the early 1970's for the purpose of providing the most up-to-date, professional and effective training and technical assistance to Iowa's water systems and waste water facilities. An elected, volunteer Board of Directors consisting of professionals in the water supply and waste water industries governs IRWA. The Association remains firmly committed to the advancement of Iowa's water and waste water industries. In the effort to ensure strong, viable, water and waste water industries in the state, IRWA offers a wide variety of programs including training, education and technical assistance.